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X224 HKY

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,732 mi
Last recorded154,732 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 HKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,732 miles

Both inner sills heavily undersealed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 154,704 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill plated inadequately welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner sills heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 151,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 151,109 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Lower radiator panel corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Rear heater pipe

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 147,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Rear heater pipe

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at catalyst broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 142,555 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at catalyst broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 137,962 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,083 miles

beam pattern poor at both headlamps

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,071 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 119,200 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 119,200 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,221 miles

n/s/r seatbelt damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2017 113,221 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s/r seatbelt damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 107,627 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 107,627 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 95,459 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 95,459 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,365 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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X224 HKY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X224 HKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X224 HKY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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